Patient's question:
I am a 57-year-old woman with a history of diabetes, but it has improved somewhat with recent treatment. However, recently, I have been experiencing constant itching in the external genital area, which has caused significant distress in my daily life. After a thorough examination, it was determined that the itching is caused by diabetes. I would like to ask: what medication is used to treat external genital itching caused by diabetes?Doctor's answer:
If the vulvar itching is caused by diabetes, you can apply miconazole succinate externally for treatment, or use an ointment based on traditional Chinese medicine ingredients such as cinnamon phenol. Vulvar itching caused by diabetes is related to poor blood sugar control, so it is important to control blood sugar promptly and keep it within the normal range. In daily life, pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy foods. Regulate physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.